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byrds8 · 03-02-2020, 04:27 PM

I noticed before I washed her yesterday that one of the rear calipers had a bit of oil around the top bleeder. Today when I got home from work you can see it glisten slightly so I know its seeping. Is a new caliper the only way to fix this? They sure arent cheap lol.

LsxDoctor · 03-02-2020, 04:53 PM

Depends if it's leaking from the line connection or the caliper.

Bigdumogre · 03-02-2020, 05:31 PM

Swap out the bleeder with a new one, clean it up with brake clean and check again.

byrds8 · 03-02-2020, 06:32 PM

After the bleeder is R&R, it will need to be bled again also correct? I didnt know you could just replace them lol.

Bigdumogre · 03-02-2020, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by byrds8

After the bleeder is R&R, it will need to be bled again also correct? I didnt know you could just replace them lol.

Might just get away with replacing it but to be on the safe side you can bleed that caliper. With a leaking bleeder it’s pretty much a gravity bleed.

byrds8 · 03-02-2020, 08:40 PM

Anyone have the part number for this by chance? I keep finding different ones when I try to google it. I assume, I just unscrew the old one and put in the new one? Does it need any sealant when you replace? When my rotors and pads were replaced recently, could they have damaged this to cause it to leak?

Greenhornet2 · 03-03-2020, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by byrds8

Anyone have the part number for this by chance? I keep finding different ones when I try to google it. I assume, I just unscrew the old one and put in the new one? Does it need any sealant when you replace? When my rotors and pads were replaced recently, could they have damaged this to cause it to leak?

No sealant, they bottom out on the inside of the caliper this is what stops the flow. They could have, maybe they bleed them (though I don't know why they would need to). First thing I would do is see if it is tight, a simple tightening may do it. They don't take a lot of torque to seal they are small but they should be good and snug, see if it tightens fairly easily then clean it and check it after a drive. If it still leaks it could be the metal of the bleeder has degraded, or possibly the seating surface inside the caliper. Most likely a 1/16 or 1/8 turn on the bleeder will fix it.

byrds8 · 03-03-2020, 09:05 AM

I assume they opened the bleeders when I had them put the rotors and pads on. When I originally picked it up the pedal was squishy and if I pumped it it would be more firm. So I took it back and told them to fix it it seems to have air in the line. So I would assume they bled them again at that point. This was a month or so ago so any residual fluid should have been gone. Especially since she gets a back every two weeks. I will see if it snugs down any when I get home though. Maybe ill get lucky lol.

03-02-2020, 04:27 PM	#1
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	Rear Brake Caliper I noticed before I washed her yesterday that one of the rear calipers had a bit of oil around the top bleeder. Today when I got home from work you can see it glisten slightly so I know its seeping. Is a new caliper the only way to fix this? They sure arent cheap lol. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

03-02-2020, 04:53 PM	#2
LsxDoctor 15 Year LS1Tech Member Drives: 2010 ss 391ci LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 252	Depends if it's leaking from the line connection or the caliper. __________________ GJDM

03-02-2020, 05:31 PM	#3
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Swap out the bleeder with a new one, clean it up with brake clean and check again. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

03-02-2020, 06:32 PM	#4
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	After the bleeder is R&R, it will need to be bled again also correct? I didnt know you could just replace them lol. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

03-02-2020, 08:40 PM	#6
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	Anyone have the part number for this by chance? I keep finding different ones when I try to google it. I assume, I just unscrew the old one and put in the new one? Does it need any sealant when you replace? When my rotors and pads were replaced recently, could they have damaged this to cause it to leak? __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

03-03-2020, 09:05 AM	#8
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	I assume they opened the bleeders when I had them put the rotors and pads on. When I originally picked it up the pedal was squishy and if I pumped it it would be more firm. So I took it back and told them to fix it it seems to have air in the line. So I would assume they bled them again at that point. This was a month or so ago so any residual fluid should have been gone. Especially since she gets a back every two weeks. I will see if it snugs down any when I get home though. Maybe ill get lucky lol. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.